adapa Group is promoting its PaperFlow(re) P-type paper-based packaging solution as a recyclable alternative for food manufacturers seeking to balance sustainability, product protection and operational efficiency.
The company said the packaging has successfully passed the CEPI recyclability test, demonstrating compatibility with standard paper recycling streams. Designed for a range of food applications, the solution combines a high paper content with the functional characteristics required for industrial packaging operations and is already being used by international customers across several product categories.
“PaperFlow(re) P-type exemplifies our approach to developing packaging solutions that combine sustainability with technical performance,” said Richard Bell, Director of Innovation at adapa Group. “What makes this solution particularly valuable is that it enables customers to advance their circular economy goals while remaining fully compatible with existing production environments. The growing adoption of PaperFlow(re) P-type demonstrates that circular packaging can also be practical and commercially viable.”
The PaperFlow(re) P-type range is available in paper grammages of 70, 80 and 90 gsm and is offered in both standard and high-barrier variants. According to adapa, the packaging is suitable for products including snacks, crisps, chocolate, biscuits and cereals.
The company also highlighted the material’s shelf presentation characteristics, stating that its engineered structure helps reduce creases and fold marks, supporting a premium appearance at the point of sale. In addition, the solution is available in a pre-made pouch format with a reclosable zipper option.
A thin polypropylene layer provides dimensional stability and heat-sealing performance, enabling the packaging to run on both horizontal and vertical form-fill-seal equipment. adapa said this compatibility allows manufacturers to integrate the material into existing production environments without significant process changes.
The innovation recently received a Pap’Award in the “Circularity in Food Packaging” category, recognising packaging solutions that contribute to circular economy objectives while meeting industrial performance requirements.
The award follows customer implementations of the technology, including a project developed to meet APCOA requirements. According to adapa, the project demonstrated how CEPI-certified recyclability can be combined with product protection, processability and commercial performance.
“This recognition reflects a broader shift in the packaging industry towards solutions that combine recyclability, performance and economic viability,” Bell said. “With PaperFlow(re) P-type, we demonstrate that recyclability, product protection and processability can be successfully combined within one packaging solution.”
adapa said it will continue expanding its Designed for Recycling portfolio as demand grows for packaging solutions that support circular economy objectives while maintaining the performance standards required by brand owners and food manufacturers.
